Track & Field Team Picnic Reminder!

Just a reminder that we will be holding our End-of-Season Track & Field Team Picnic on noon, Wednesday, June 14th, at Bleser Park. We'll be passing out awards at this time. Hope to see everyone there!

Senior Night Recognition & Track and Field Team Picnic

We will be honoring our seniors on Tuesday, May 30th, at 6:30 p.m. at the ALHS PAC. We are only honoring our seniors at this time--the entire team will be meeting next Wednesday, June 14th, at 12:00 p.m. for our Annual Track & Field Team Picnic. We will pass out awards to the entire team at this time!

The seniors being honored tonight are:

·         Hunter Bateman

·         Ian Elias

·         Alex Garbe

·         Mason Gorman

·         Zach Hass

·         Alex Holtz

·         Mark Loper

·         Stefan Nieschwitz

·         Nathan Plow

·         Kevin Pun

·         Josh Ramirez

·         Alexz Schasfoort

·         Jason Sullivan

Senior Night

Wednesday, April 26th marks the final dual meet of the season and it will also be our Senior Night for Avon Lake Track & Field. We will hold a short ceremony at 4 p.m. on the football field prior to the meet. Seniors, please remember to take your banners home (for those who have banners) after the meet.

Thank you, and GO SHOREMEN!

Lorain County Invitational Pictures

Amherst Track & Field took pictures at the Lorain County Invitational, and they wanted me to share them with you. I guess they are FREE! Here's the link: https://runamherst.smugmug.com/41317/.

In addition to these, several other pictures were posted on the following site live throughout the meet: https://twitter.com/RunAmherst

Huff & Puff Racing Volunteers

Former Avon Lake student Dylan Kadow is looking for participants/volunteers for the Huff & Puff race here in Avon Lake. Volunteers will get a t-shirt, breakfast, personal certificate, volunteer hours, and discounts to future events. If interested sign up here: http://www.huffandpuffracing.org/. Information can also be found at this website.

Coach Geno Auriemma's Lesson

Coach Gardner came across this article and short video from UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma. It's a great video that illustrates the importance of teamwork versus the need for individual recognition. Check it out HERE

Kenyon College Questionnaire

The coaching staff at Kenyon College emailed me asking to forward the following information to our team. It's a recruiting questionnaire for all interested athletes. Please feel free to access the questionnaire HERE

North Olmsted Dual Meet Volunteer Sign-Up

We will need many volunteers to help run today's dual meet at Avon Lake High School Track vs. North Olmsted beginning at 4:30. Originally this meet was listed on the schedule as an away meet, but it is a HOME meet! Please sign up to assist, if you can. Since it is a dual meet, we need timer (there's no electronic timing).

Here's the sign-up to help: North Olmsted Dual Meet VOLUNTEERS

Comet Relays: AVON LAKE ROSTER

Be at ALHS at 7:15 a.m.! Both buses leave at this time.

FINALS
9:00    
Pole Vault
Kevin Pun
Ian Elias

3200M Run
Jacob Nasr

9:30
Long Jump
Jason Sullivan
Mark Loper
Danny Gray

Discus
Cutter Briggs
Jared Wirtz
David Eisele

Shot Put
Kyle Leitch
Cutter Briggs
Colin Burchett

10:05
4x1600M Relay
Alexz Schasfoort
Michael Kuban
Zivon Stojanovski
Eric Alu

SEMI-FINALS
10:40
100M Dash
Caleb Burr

11:00
110M Hurdles
Alex Garbe

FINALS
11:20
SMR
Danny Lambert
Mark Loper
Caleb Burr
Jason Sullivan

1:00
High Jump
Nathan Badgley
Nico Labianca

4x800 Relay
Alex Holtz
Alexz Schasfoort
Michael Kuban
Jacob Nasr

1:30
110M Hurdle FINALS

1:40
100M Dash FINALS

1:55
1600M Run
Zivon Stojanovski

2:15
4x100 Relay
Danny Lambert
Mark Loper
Caleb Burr
Jason Sullivan

2:35
300M Hurdles
Edison Lemanowicz

3:05
DMR
Alex Holtz
Chris Stepak
Jacob Nasr
Eric Alu

3:45
Shuttle Hurdles
Edison Lemanowicz
Alex Garbe
Danny Grove
Alex Folds

4:20
4x400 Relay
Danny Lambert
Alexz Schasfoort
Caleb Burr
Jason Sullivan

Avon Dual Meet Volunteer Sign-Up

We will need many volunteers to help run Wednesday's dual meet at Avon Lake High School Track vs. Avon beginning at 4:30. Please sign up to assist, if you can. Since it is a dual meet, we need timer (there's no electronic timing).

Here's the sign-up to help: Avon Dual Meet Volunteers

Thanks for all your help with this, and throughout the season! 

GO SHOREMEN & SHOREGALS!

Track & Field Schedule 2017 Season

       Day & Date                  Opponent                 Location                

• Saturday         4/1           20^th Annual A.L. Invite           HOME                            
• Wednesday    4/5           Westlake & Lakewood            Lakewood H.S.              
• Friday              4/7           Bay Invitational                        Bay Village H.S.               
• Tuesday          4/11         Olmsted Falls                            Olmsted Falls H.S.   
• Thursday         4/13         Lorain County Invite                Amherst H.S.                
• Wednesday    4/19         Avon                                          HOME                           
• Saturday          4/22         Comet Relays                           Amherst H.S.                  
• Wednesday     4/26         North Olmsted                        North Olmsted H.S.       
• Friday               4/28         Titan Relays                             B.W. Finnie Stadium     
• Wednesday     5/3            SWC Junior Varsity Meet     TBD                                 
• Friday               5/5            Bell Invitational                      Rocky River H.S.            
• Wednesday    5/10           SWC Championship               Amherst H.S.             
• Friday              5/12           SWC Championship               Amherst H.S.                  
• Wednesday    5/17           OHSAA District Meet            Amherst H.S.                 
• Friday              5/19           OHSAA District Meet            Amherst H.S.              
• Wednesday    5/24           OHSAA Regional Meet          Amherst H.S.                 
• Friday              5/26           OHSAA Regional Meet          Amherst H.S.                 
• Friday              6/2             OHSAA State Champ.            Jesse Owens Stadium    
• Saturday         6/3             OHSAA State Champ.            Jesse Owens Stadium    

Picture Day

Picture day is Monday, March 20th, right after school. I will hand out picture forms Thursday and Friday. Please don't forget to have your child bring them to school on Picture Day even if you plan to do your ordering online.

Attendance Policy 2017 Season

Attendance Policy

1)      Athletes are expected to attend and be on time for all practices, meets, or team functions

2)      Practice will start promptly at 3:15 p.m. We will be dressed and on the track at this time.

3)      Three (3) unexcused absences from practice will result in removal from the team!

·         Miss 1 Practice = Miss 1 Meet

·         Miss 2 Practices = Miss 2 Meets

·         Miss 3 Practices = Miss the Season

The meets to be ‘missed’ will be the next meet AFTER the missed practice. Again, these are UNEXCUSED absences—we are extremely flexible but you must communicate your schedule with both the head coach AND your event coach, and it must be within 24 hours either before or after the absence (preferably as early as possible).

4)      Three (3) unexcused absences from practice will result in removal from the team. Unexcused absences include the following:

·       Missing practice and NOT providing Coach Rocco with an excuse within 24 hours of missed practice

·       Leaving practice early WITHOUT notifying Coach Rocco

·       Leaving a meet early WITHOUT notifying one’s event coach AND Coach Rocco

·       Opting out of an event at a meet WITHOUT notifying one’s event coach AND Coach Rocco

·       Coming to practice late WITHOUT a note from teacher/administration

5)     Excused absences will be permitted and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Religious holiday

Family emergency

Illness

Injury

Please provide a note explaining your excused absence.

6)      If at all possible, make sure to inform Coach Rocco prior to an absence

7)      If you are ill and leave school, or miss school, you cannot attend practice

8)      Injured athletes are expected to attend practice daily and have their injury evaluated and    monitored by our athletic trainer

9)      Practice will be held rain/sleet/snow or shine. The coaching staff will decide whether to  modify or cancel practice at the track. Come prepared every day!

10)  Athletes are required to assist running the home track meets

Track & Field Communication

In addition to the blog site, you can stay up-to-date with our team the following ways:

• Twitter: follow us at @ALTrackField
• Text @altrack17 to 81010 to sign up for daily texts
• Email Coach Rocco at rob.rocco@avonlakecityschools.org

Thanks and Go Shoremen!

Hill Work Saturday, March 25th

We will be practicing again this Saturday, March 25th, from 10 a.m. - noon. We will meet at the ALHS Track (by the caboose) at 10 a.m., and we'll be taking a bus to the Rocky River Metro-Parks. All sprinters/distance runners are strongly encouraged to attend. Please dress in layers, bring a hat & gloves, and bring water! We should return before noon. Go Shoremen!

Parent Meeting Re-Scheduled!

Due to the cancellation of all evening activities on Monday, March 13th, we will be re-scheduling our Parent Information Meeting. We will communicate when and where the meeting will take place! Thank you for your patience!

Physical Education Waiver

If you plan to use this track season to take the place of the required PE credit, it is up to you start this process at the beginning of the season. I've been instructed NOT to sign papers after the season is over, so please be prompt if you need me to verify that you are using this season as a part of the process. If you are, please let me know via email as soon as possible. It is up to you to make sure you follow the correct procedure. If you have any questions, please direct them to the guidance department or Mr. Vein.

Forms

• All athletes will be required to have a Sports Physical on file in the Athletic Department office and an Emergency Medical Form turned in to Coach Rocco PRIOR to being allowed to participate in practice. If you do NOT have a physical form and/or medical form filled out, you will have to report to your event coach, get an alternative workout to do on your own, and then complete your workout outside of the ALHS Track. Once you have your physical completed and /or medical form filled out and turned in to Coach Rocco, you will be permitted to practice with the team.

• Medical forms can be located here: http://s3.amazonaws.com/vnn-aws-sites/6921/files/2015/07/Emergency-Medical-Form-and-Bus-Safety-Rules.pdf

• Physicals can be located here: http://s3.amazonaws.com/vnn-aws-sites/6921/files/2016/05/2927c9ee62e6754e-PPE_2016-17.pdf

• Pay to Participate forms are to be turned in to the ALHS Athletic Department and can be found here: http://avonlakesports.com/hq/2015-2016-pay-to-participate-information/